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Caleb Williams breaks Caitlin Clark’s draft-night record for jersey sales

Fans of the Chicago Bears seem pretty excited to have former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams on the team. How excited are they? Based on draft-night jersey sales data, possibly more excited than any fan base of any sports team has ever been about any draft pick. The Bears selected Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Thursday in Detroit. By the ...
Caleb Williams, left, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2024 NFL draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit.

Fans of the Chicago Bears seem pretty excited to have former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams on the team.

How excited are they? Based on draft-night jersey sales data, possibly more excited

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